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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/06/ny-passes-right-to-repair-will-require-tech-oems-to-share-tools-diagnostic-info/
New York state passes first electronics right-to-repair bill - Ars Technica
Jun 9, 2022 - Governor Hochul still has to sign the bill.
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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/hell-freezes-over-as-apple-supports-right-to-repair-bill/
Hell freezes over as Apple supports right-to-repair bill - Ars Technica
Aug 24, 2023 - As California legislation nears finish line, Apple suddenly switches sides.
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https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/03/republicans-in-congress-add-250-annual-federal-ev-tax-to-transport-bill/
Republicans in Congress add $250 annual federal EV tax to transport bill - Ars Technica
Mar 23, 2026 - Five principles should determine how you fund transport, says Consumer Reports.
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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/06/senate-bill-would-ban-data-brokers-from-selling-location-and-health-data/
Senate bill would ban data brokers from selling location and health data - Ars Technica
Jun 16, 2022 - Data brokers gather intensely personal data
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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/microsoft-open-sources-bill-gates-6502-basic-from-1978/
Microsoft open-sources Bill Gates’ 6502 BASIC from 1978 - Ars Technica
Sep 4, 2025 - Historic interpreter taught millions to program on Commodore and Apple computers.
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https://arstechnica.com/apple/2025/06/bill-atkinson-architect-of-the-macs-graphical-soul-dies-at-74/
Bill Atkinson, architect of the Mac’s graphical soul, dies at 74 - Ars Technica
Jun 9, 2025 - Creator of MacPaint, HyperCard, and pull-down menus shaped modern computing.
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